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Hwang Hŭi
Hwang Hŭi (; 1363–1452) was a politician of the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, who came from the Jangsu Hwang clan and served as Chief State Councilor of the Joseon dynasty from 1431 to 1449. Biography Hwang Hŭi was an official of Goryeo. He became an official of Joseon in 1394. Hwang Hŭi was once banished from Seoul because he advocated for Yangnyeong, the eldest prince of King Taejong, despite his bad behavior in 1418. After King Sejong the Great's enthronement, Hwang Hŭi got reappointed and held many ministerial posts. Hwang Hŭi was appointed as a prime minister in 1431 and served until 1449. He retired from the government after 18 years. Achievement He distributed grain seeds for improving farming, and ordered each province to plant a lot of mulberry trees to enrich human life. In addition, the publication of 'economic land' was divided into '續 典' and '集', which allowed the contents to be duplicated, omitted or separated from the content and reality. Mean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baek Yoon-sik
Baek Yoon-sik (; born 16 March 1947) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his characteristic near-expressionless facial acting. Career Baek Yoon-sik made his debut in 1970 on KBS TV. In the coming years he would appear in four films, taking lead roles in his acting debut ''Excellent Guys'' and in romantic comedy ''Only with You'' with Seo Mi-kyung, a young star of the time. He also obtained his bachelor's degree and master's degree in Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University. Nonetheless, his film career appeared to end in the 1970s and he became known thereafter as a TV actor. In the late 1990s and early 2000s he attained a certain degree of visibility in TV dramas such as ''The Moon of Seoul'' (1994, with Han Suk-kyu and Choi Min-sik) and ''Jang Hui-bin'' (2002, with Kim Hye-soo). In 2003, however, Baek's career was revived in spectacular fashion with a major role in Jang Joon-hwan's acclaimed debut feature ''Save the Green Planet!''. Playing an arrogant company ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th-century Korean People
The 15th century was the century which spans the Julian calendar dates from 1 January 1401 (represented by the Roman numerals MCDI) to 31 December 1500 (MD). In History of Europe, Europe, the 15th century includes parts of the Late Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance, and the early modern period. Many technological, social and cultural developments of the 15th century can in retrospect be seen as heralding the "European miracle" of the following centuries. The Perspective (graphical), architectural perspective, and the modern fields which are known today as banking and accounting were founded in Italy. The Hundred Years' War ended with a decisive Kingdom of France, French victory over the Kingdom of England, English in the Battle of Castillon. Financial troubles in England following the conflict resulted in the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. The conflicts ended with the defeat of Richard III by Henry VII of England, Henry VII at the Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon Politicians
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amnok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally Buddhists faced persecution. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the Korean peninsula and saw the height of classical Korean culture, trade, literature, and science and technolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1363 Births
Year 1363 ( MCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. Events January–December * April 9 – Haakon VI of Norway marries Margaret I of Denmark. * August – The Revolt of Saint Titus, against the rule of the Republic of Venice in the Kingdom of Candia (island of Crete), begins. * August 30–October 4 – Battle of Lake Poyang: The Dahan rebel forces of Chen Youliang are defeated by the Red Turban Rebel forces of Zhu Yuanzhang, during the final decade of Yuan dynasty control over China. Zhu's naval forces of 200,000 are pitted against Chen's naval forces of 650,000 troops, in what is not only the largest naval battle of the medieval age, but also one of the largest naval battles in history. Date unknown * Ottoman Turks seize Filibe (Philippopolis) in Thrace in the Byzantine–Ottoman wars. * Dmitry Donskoy, Prince of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, dethrones Dmitry of Suzdal to become Grand Prince of Vladimir. * Philip the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Yeong-sil (TV Series)
''Jang Yeong-sil'' () is a 2016 South Korean historical drama television series starring Song Il-kook, Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Sang-kyung and Park Sun-young. It replaced '' The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War'' and aired on KBS1 from January 2, 2016 to March 26, 2016 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 ( KST) for 24 episodes. Plot A television series talk about Jang Yeong-sil, a popular scientist of Joseon in the 15th century. Born as a slave but with the remarkable talent and the profound passion for astronomy, he was known by King Sejong and was recommended to the court. Jang Yeong-sil had a lot of contributions for the science-technology of Joseon, he has left many great inventions such as the water clock, the sundial, the astronomical instruments, the rain gauge and also many research on weaponry. Cast Main characters * Song Il-kook as Jang Yeong-sil (or Jang Young-sil) **Jung Yoon-seok as young Jang Yeong-sil * Kim Sang-kyung as Yi Do, later King Sejong the Great (1397~14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS1
KBS 1TV is a South Korean free-to-air television channel that launched on 31 December 1961 and is owned by Korean Broadcasting System. The channel offers more serious programming than its sister channel KBS2, and airs with no commercials. History KBS1 was not the first television channel in South Korea. DBC (Daehan Broadcasting) was established on May 12, 1956 and aired to a limited television audience. The channel was owned by the Korean RCA Distribution Company (KORCAD) and initially took on its name, as well as the call sign HLKZ TV. The station broadcast on the same frequency KBS1 would later operate on in Seoul. An audience of hundreds of viewers watched the inaugural broadcast on 32 television sets installed in street corners, 25 in newspaper buildings and on school playgrounds throughout Seoul. It was the only television station in Korea before the start of AFKN TV on September 15, 1957. On February 2, 1959, a fire broke out at the DBC facilities, causing the station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Han-yong
Jung Han-yong (, born June 22, 1954) is a veteran South Korean actor. He has appeared in many television series, including 2009's '' Iris''. In 1983 he won the Baeksang Arts Awards The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the newspaper ''Hankook Ilbo'', ... for Best New Actor for his performance in the series ''Ordinary People'' (보통 사람들, Botong saramdeul). He appeared in more than 50 television series and movies between 1980 and 2013. Theater * ''The Playboy of the Western World'' (2022) - Director References 1954 births Living people New York University alumni Sogang University alumni South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Best New Actor Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners South Korean actor-politicians {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Flying Dragons
''Six Flying Dragons'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Ah-in, Kim Myung-min, Shin Se-kyung, Byun Yo-han, Yoon Kyun-sang and Chun Ho-jin. It aired on SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes beginning on October 5, 2015, as part of SBS 25th anniversary special. The drama serves as a loose prequel to '' Deep Rooted Tree''. Title The Korean title of the series is in Old Korean. ''Nareushya'' is a native Korean word, which translates to ''nara oreuda'' (날아 오르다) or "soar up to the sky" in modern Korean. Thus, the literal translation of the title is " six dragons soaring up to the sky" (여섯 마리의 용이 날아오르셔서). Plot The story tells about the foundation of the Joseon dynasty in the Korean Peninsula, and the ambitions, success and conflicts of several real and fictional characters, with a focus on the young Yi Bang-won. Cast The Six Dragons * Yoo Ah-in as Yi Bang-won (later King Taejong) ** Nam Da-reum as y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Hwa-woon
Kwon Hwa-woon is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in '' Lie After Lie'', '' Sky Castle'', '' Doctor John,'' '' Zombie Detective'' ''and Mouse.'' He also appeared in movie ''Northern Limit Line The Northern Limit Line or North Limit Line (NLL) – 북방한계선 (in ROK) – is a disputed maritime demarcation line in the Yellow (West) Sea between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the north, and the Republic of Kore ...'' as Corporal Kim Seung-hyun. Filmography Film Television series Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwon, Hwa-woon 1989 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male models South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Male actors from Busan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splash Splash Love
''Splash Splash Love'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kim Seul-gi and Yoon Doo-joon. It initially aired on web platform Naver TV Cast in a 10-episode format. It was then broadcast by MBC on December 13 and 20, 2015 in two 60-minute episodes. The series aired two years after the popular novel ''Moonlight Drawn by Clouds'' was serialized on Naver in 2013. Like ''Splash'', ''Moonlight'' is about the love story between a cross-dressing eunuch and a monarch. The novel is the original work from which the drama ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) was adapted from. Plot Danbi is a senior high school student taking the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). However, she is not good at mathematics and is reluctant to take the exam. On exam day, she decides to run away and stops by a playground, where she hears a drum from a puddle of water. As she has the ability to travel through spacetime, she takes a leap of faith and jumps into the puddle of water and into the Joseon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
